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The Journal. · Thursday, September 3, 2026

New Study Links E-commerce Growth to Increased Packaging Waste

A recent environmental study highlights the significant contribution of the booming e-commerce sector to packaging waste. The study points to single-use plastics and excessive cardboard in online retail shipments.

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The explosion of e-commerce has a direct correlation with the alarming rise in packaging waste.
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Much of this waste comes from the sheer volume of cardboard boxes and plastic fillers used in shipping.
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Heard on The Journal. — “The Cardboard Box Economy Is Breaking Down, published Thursday, September 3, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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